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Aquarium Care: We
must think differently when dealing with brichardi from
the vast majority of other Synodontis, starting with
the requirements for housing this species in the aquarium. First
off we should provide good water movement provided by either an
internal or external pump as this species is basically a riverine
species in that it lives in and around the rapids of the Congo
River in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. A good pointer
to this is the flattened body shape and also the 'sucker' type
mouth to help it to hold on to the water polished stones that
lie on the bottom of this part of the river. It is less tolerant
of bad water conditions than most Synodontis so make
sure you keep up the water changes to keep this nice looking species
looking bright and colourful in its surroundings. Diet:
Provide some vegetable fare to this species as well as the usual
aquarium prepared foods.